Letter by Rebbe Rabbi Avraham Elimelech Perlow, Pinsk, Karlin, in scribe writing with signature of “Avraham Elimelech of Karlin”.
Letter of receipt of “Kaspei Ma’amadot” [stipend] from “honorable Torah student Asher son of Chaya Rivka Devorah Freund”, with blessing: “May he be blessed with good health… sustenance… and may he joyously celebrate the holiday of Matzot [Pesach] with Kashrut…”.
Holy Rebbe Rabbi Avraham Elimelech Perlow (1891-1943, Encyclopedia of Chassidism Vol. 1, p. 97), most renowned of six sons of Rebbe “HaYanuka”, Rabbi Yisrael of Stolin (“The Frankfurter”). Most of his father's Hassidim in Russia and Eretz Israel flocked to him and in order to prevent controversy with the Hassidim of his brother Rabbi Moshe of Stolin, he moved his court to Karlin near Pinsk. He established the Karlin Yeshiva in Luninetz. He and his descendants perished in the Holocaust.
Recipient of letter: Righteous Rebbe Rabbi Asher Freund (1910-2004), grandson of Rabbi Sender Freund, rabbi of Bachta, and grandson of rebbes of Porisov among descendants of the “Yid HaKadosh” of Peshischa. In his youth belonged to Hassidim of Karlin in Jerusalem and was closely associated with Rebbe of Kozhnitz, Rabbi Avraham Elimelech Shapira (grandson of Rabbi Asher of Stolin). Known for his outstanding benevolence and kindness; eventually established the Yad Ezra institutions and community; known as a miracle worker to whom many flocked to receive blessings and advice.
Official stationery. 20 cm. Good condition, creases and minor tears.